"Father..." The Crown Prince was startled and fell to his knees.
"It's just that I have diligently and painstakingly dedicated my life to the state affairs, and in these years, I have been even more cautious not to make the slightest mistake. I never expected that in my old age, I would be burdened with such an unkind reputation, it truly pains my heart..." the old Emperor said sorrowfully.
When the Crown Prince was young, he acted recklessly, yet the old Emperor's love for him had never wavered.
Seeing the old Emperor like this, he naturally also felt immense heartache.
"I will find a way to resolve this matter, and I will ensure Father's reputation remains intact," the Crown Prince promised.
The old Emperor sighed, "As long as you remember to always work diligently in the future, for the country and the people, these false names are not important. I have lived my life with a clear conscience."
Truly with a clear conscience?
Perhaps the old Emperor himself did not know.
